Why I, as a former Mormon, would not vote for Mitt Romney for President [PLEASE KEEP IT CIVIL!]

Christian Worldview Network ^ | 6/11/7 | Rauni Higley with Andrew Longman

[ZGuy]

I know this article is on a "hot" subject, but I felt that it was worth posting. PLEASE try to discuss the merits of the positions and not just throw gasoline on the fire.

[AppyPappy]

FOOD FIGHT!!!!

Sorry. My bad.

[colorcountry]

I too am a former Mormon. I will never vote for Mitt “the flipper” Romney, precisely because I understand Mormonism too well.

[palmer]

I listened to the whole pitch (had the mormons in my home for about 6 weeks, once a week). The bottom line was they promised me a nice funeral in which hundreds of my friends would attend. That’s when I said no thanks.

[whitedog57]

I am Catholic. Catholics are attacked regularly for answering to the Pope above all else. Also, we have been accused of being cannibals since we “eat the body” of Christ (and drink his blood).

Do I answer to the Pope above all else? Of course not. I disagree with the Pope on certain issues. I assume that Romney is the same way.

This is the same hatred that has resulted in only one Catholic President (Kennedy). And no, I don’t like that overblown slime Teddy.

So, can we focus on what Romney can do rather than hysteria about the cultist nature of the Mormon church?

[Enosh]

[ClearCase_guy]

When I vote in a presidential election, I consider a number of issues. Such as:

Economics -- taxes
Foreign Policy -- War on Terror
Morality -- Abortion

I do not generally consider Religion to be a good basis on which to decide my vote. I consider Romney to be an acceptable candidate and if he is nominated, I will vote for him. But I would prefer Hunter or Fred.

I've got no time for anti-Mormon bigotry.

[Titus Quinctius Cincinnatus]

Underlying issue: Regardless of what anyone might think, in a free country, a person ought to be perfectly free to vote for (or against) whoever they want, for whatever reason.

[SittinYonder]

ping

[TheSuaveOne]

Sorry, I stopped reading when the author made the claim that there are “blood oaths” that we “Temple Mormons” are required to make.

It’s silly lies like this that show some peoples religious bigotry. Sorry folks, but that is a lie, there are no secret “blood oaths”...la

[Red Badger]

Food fight? as in Bread of Life?...........

[AmericaUnited]

I’ve known Mormons and they are some of the nicest people. That being said, I have always wondered why they can take so seriously a movement founded on such a rotten foundation, i.e. Joseph Smith, a liar and fraud. How can any rational person justify his cult?

[SittinYonder]

I do not generally consider Religion to be a good basis on which to decide my vote.

What about a cut-government-spending Muslim who promises to fight Islamofascism? Or a Buddhist with a good platform?

[Religion Moderator]

THIS THREAD HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE RELIGION FORUM.

Discuss the issues all you want, but do NOT make it personal.

Click on my profile page for guidelines.

[RedRover]

This is a little too wild-eyed for my taste. When I was a kid, as a Southern Baptist, I was taught that black skin was the mark of Cain. (Good thing no perspective employer ever knew that.) Oh, and the Knights of Columbus were waiting on a signal from the Pope to slay Protestants (which was sure to happen shortly after Kennedy’s inaugural).

[dragonblustar]

I know all about bait and switch. I voted for Bush.

[Enosh]

Five minutes for “bigot” to squirt out this time. They’re slacking off.

[colorcountry]

Mormonism is NOT like Catholicism. This is what Mormons are told regarding following the Prophet. See how this lines up with your ideas of the Pope, then answer the question again.

http://speeches.byu.edu/reader/reader.php?id=6751

Fourteen Fundamentals in Following the Prophet

In conclusion, let us summarize this grand key, these “Fourteen Fundamentals in Following the Prophet,” for our salvation hangs on them.

First: The prophet is the only man who speaks for the Lord in everything.

Second: The living prophet is more vital to us than the standard works.

Third: The living prophet is more important to us than a dead prophet.

Fourth: The prophet will never lead the Church astray.

Fifth: The prophet is not required to have any particular earthly training or credentials to speak on any subject or act on any matter at any time.

Sixth: The prophet does not have to say “Thus saith the Lord” to give us scripture.

Seventh: The prophet tells us what we need to know, not always what we want to know.

Eighth: The prophet is not limited by men’s reasoning.

Ninth: The prophet can receive revelation on any matter, temporal or spiritual.

Tenth: The prophet may be involved in civic matters.

Eleventh: The two groups who have the greatest difficulty in following the prophet are the proud who are learned and the proud who are rich.

Twelfth: The prophet will not necessarily be popular with the world or the worldly.

Thirteenth: The prophet and his counselors make up the First Presidency—the highest quorum in the Church.

Fourteenth: The prophet and the presidency—the living prophet and the First Presidency—follow them and be blessed; reject them and suffer.

I testify that these fourteen fundamentals in following the living prophet are true. If we want to know how well we stand with the Lord, then let us ask ourselves how well we stand with His mortal captain. How closely do our lives harmonize with the words of the Lord’s anointed—the living prophet, the President of the Church, and with the Quorum of the First Presidency?

~Ezra Taft Benson the thirteenth Prophet and President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (the Mormons)

[BibChr]

So is it your opinion that religion doesn’t affect worldview, or that worldview doesn’t affect worldview, or that worldview doesn’t affect behavior?

Good luck with that argument, any way.